§ 22-23-901 — Election of officers; petition

(a) In addition to other provisions of law, any newly
incorporated town may hold a special election for the election
of officers to serve until successors are qualified following
the next regularly scheduled election. Such special election
shall not be held within ninety (90) days prior to a primary
election.
(b) Following completion of incorporation, persons who
petitioned the board of county commissioners for incorporation
may petition the county clerk, in writing, to hold a special
election for the election of officers. Immediately upon receipt
of a petition, the county clerk, in consultation with the
petitioners, shall set the date for the election and shall
conduct the election in accordance with law.